So, we finally met with our new case worker and the supervisor at the beginning of June. They were lovely people. I really felt like we were on the same page. I was a bit nervous going into the meeting because I had no idea how it would be conducted, but they were both super sweet and understanding.
We now have a clearer picture of what is to come, which means some good news and bad news:
The BEST news is that our home study is finally completed!!!!!!!!!! ALL of the paperwork is in!!!! That means this report will be sent to Korea, and we start waiting to be matched with our baby! However, the bad news is that starting now, it can take 18-24 months! :( Of course, our two lovely ladies reminded us that it will happen sooner than that. We were also informed that our baby will be at least 12 months old when we pick him/her up. Even if we receive the referral when s/he is 6 months old, it can take another 6 months for immigration to process everything before we can actually go to Korea.
I found this picture browsing on google. It is a bit morbid, but this picture portrays what I feel sometimes perfectly. In the dead of winter, the two of us are waiting for this barren tree to become alive! OUR "winter" months continues to be very long. However, I know that God will bring Spring to our lives! Then our tree will be alive with green leaves and beautiful flowers, birds perching on branches, branches providing shades, etc. I can't wait until our "Spring" arrives!!!
Now that home study is completed, I feel I have a reason to pray again. And THANK YOU to all our prayer partners for lifting us up even when we were discouraged to pray. Continue to lift us up during this painful "winter."
